Elder Mistreatment Documentation by Prehospital Clinicians: An Analysis of the National Emergency Medical Services Information System Database.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Elder mistreatment (EM), encompassing abuse and neglect, is a significant public health issue, affecting up to 10% of community-dwelling older adults annually. Elder mistreatment is a growing concern with a higher prevalence in institutional settings and substantial associated healthcare costs. Prehospital clinicians (PHCs) such as emergency medical technicians and paramedics are uniquely positioned to detect and report EM during their interactions with older adults in their homes. The objective of the study is to describe the rate and characteristics of EM documented by PHCs using the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS) database.

Methods

This study analyzed data from NEMSIS, which includes standardized information about PHC emergency r

SUBMITTER: Hancock DW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11919792 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature